AKRON, Ohio — LeBron James’ basketball career started in a place similar to this: huddled around a hoop on a tucked-away...
Dec 10, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN BYRON, IL
ON THE GROUND IN AKRON, OHIO
Homeless children need a chance — LeBron James’ program gives them one in his hometown
ON THE GROUND IN AURORA, IL
COVID-19 transforma la industria del fútbol en las comunidades Latinas de Illinois
IN ENGLISH | EN ESPAÑOL AURORA, Ill. – Al abrir la puerta lo primero que los visitantes escuchan...
Dec 08, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN DALLAS, TX
How the loss of two lives angered and mobilized a community in Dallas
DALLAS – The news about Vanessa Guillen broke on the weekend America was set to celebrate the Fourth...
Dec 08, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN SITKA, AK
In a remote corner of Alaska, college students find a rare dose of community during the pandemic
SITKA, Alaska – It’s 9 a.m. on a Thursday, and college students are trickling into a Zoom call....
Dec 07, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN REDDING, CA
California’s Shasta County seeks to improve Native students’ relationship with public school education
REDDING, Calif. – Gabby Gensaw, a 19-year-old freshman at Shasta College, remembers sitting in her high school history...
Dec 01, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN DES MOINES, IA
Iowa’s Latinos build community through state’s only bilingual news company
DES MOINES, Iowa — The smell of pancakes, chilaquiles and freshly brewed coffee hover in the air around...
Nov 30, 2020
‘We are killing ourselves.’ Meet the Chicagoans preaching peace on violent streets
For three individuals, exposure to gun violence has inspired them to create change in their communities. A pastor...
Nov 24, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN AURORA, IL
COVID-19 affects Illinois’ local Latino-run soccer industry from the bottom up
IN ENGLISH | EN ESPAÑOL AURORA, Ill. – The first thing visitors hear opening the door of the...
Nov 20, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN IDAHO FALLS, ID
Medicaid expansion or COVID-19, this Idaho doctor just won’t keep his mouth shut
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Jenny Steinke, 36, died of poverty. Her mother-in-law, Clella, said that’s the most apt...
Nov 19, 2020
ON THE GROUND IN DALLAS, TX
Amid national conversation about race, Dallas’ black-owned businesses see increased support
DALLAS — Surrounded by African sculptures and dashikis, Akwete Tyehimba helps a customer put on waist beads. After...
Nov 17, 2020
